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This first significant book on the subject covers more than 100 beautiful, garden-worthy species and dozens of hybrids. Salvias are growing in popularity because of their diversity of fragrance, bloom, habit, and color, and many add drought tolerance and disease resistance to their ornamental qualities. …
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Last re-printed and updated in 1997, this beautifully illustrated hard cover book offers terrific value for money. Used extensively as a garden centre resource and reference book, it also useful when planning a garden and is often used by landscapers to show pictures of conifers to their clients. …
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Now in paperback, this classic book invites gardeners into some of America s most fascinating private gardens. Through over 400 color photographs of 28 gardens across the country, Ken Druse shows how gardeners can collect plants for their pleasure, without sacrificing their devotion to the natural garden …
Contributed by amazon 10.04. 2007 10:16:27 (15597 readers) Match on Article's text |
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A History of Useful Plants, 1620-1900 | In this fascinating book, a celebrated author rescues from the pages of history the practical experience and botanical wisdom of generations of Americans. …
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In this book Stephanie Donaldson presents an entirely delightful collection of simple, natural gift ideas - beautiful and exquisite creations for gardeners and garden lovers everywhere. …
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Both field guide and gardener s handbook, this book covers all 45 species of trilliums worldwide. The authors trekked all over North America to photograph the 38 American species in the wild. …
Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 10:16:27 (11239 readers) Match on Article's text |
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An inspiring and comprehensive guide, The Sweet Pea Book is for anyone interested in growing these most exquisite of fragrant flowers and using them in the garden. It covers the colorful history of the sweet pea, provides detailed practical advice on seed raising and cultivation, offers ideas for using …
Contributed by amazon 04.04. 2007 10:29:16 (15236 readers) Match on Title and Article's text |
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This definitive book, now completely updated, will remain a key reference for gardeners, botanists and plant professionals worldwide. …
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Handbook for Healthy Plants | Using over 150 full-color photos, this book provides step-by-step solutions to the common problems that the marijuana gardener faces. Written by a veteran marijuana-grower, this book provides information in a clear, concise format. The solutions in here were originally written …
Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 10:30:34 (11027 readers) Match on Article's text |
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The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents features the history, cultivation, and imaginative use of more than 300 plants -- in step-by-step color stages. This is a feast of in-depth information and eye-catching photography. DK s new line of paperback titles combines all the qualities of its hardcovers …
Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 17:50:54 (11549 readers) Match on Title and Article's text |
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Like the other titles in this series, this handsome full-color book is accessible but provides sufficient depth and detail to satisfy more experienced cactus enthusiasts. It includes an extensive A–Z listing, with useful information on cultivation and propagation. …
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This is the ultimate gardening book for all wildlife lovers, written by the leading expert in the field. This book debunks the myth that you need to grow a jungle to attract wildlife, and instead shows how to create suitable habitats without compromising on the aesthetics. The book begins by examining …
Contributed by amazon 03.09. 2007 10:33:03 (10788 readers) Match on Article's text |
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Sunset is the first to offer Landscaping with Ornamental Grasses, a complete design and reference book that explores the history of grasses in their natural settings, and describes how to integrate them in a variety of climatic situations shady woodland to desert, Asian-style gardens to naturalistic …
Contributed by amazon 28.03. 2007 20:49:04 (13749 readers) Match on Title and Article's text |
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This is a book for adventurous gardeners with an appreciation for temperate orchid species and native wildflowers. A surprising number of terrestrial orchids are hardy, some able to withstand temperatures down to minus 50°F or minus 45.5°C. Though they have a reputation for being challenging to cultivate, …
Contributed by amazon 11.04. 2007 10:13:09 (11406 readers) Match on Article's text |
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With their delicate foliage, seasonal color changes, and intricate pattern of branching, Japanese maples are among the most popular and suitable plants for bonsai design. In this long-awaited book, internationally renowned expert Peter Adams discusses both the specific horticultural needs of Japanese …
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Perennials can form a key part of a garden s structure and are dynamic and colorful plants whose forms and textures can be used to alter moods and influence the way we respond to and use a garden. The first section of this book shows how to create garden schemes with perennials, and the second section …
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Irises bring color and elegance to a garden and are surprisingly easy to grow. In this book designed for the home gardener, William Shear, a 40-year veteran of iris growing, shares his expertise in choosing, planting, growing, and propagating exquisite irises. All of the essentials on iris care are carefully …
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